Finding the Third Proportional to 643,464 and 1,270,755
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Solution
The third proportional to 643,464 and 1,270,755 is: 2,509,570.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643,464 : 1,270,755 = 1,270,755 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643,464/1,270,755 = 1,270,755/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643,464x = 1,270,755 × 1,270,755 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643,464x = 1,614,818,270,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,614,818,270,025/643,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,509,570.50
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